When you stitch overlapping pieces of elastic, does the under side end up a huge mess?  Sure, the elastic is typically enclosed in a casing where no one can witness the bird’s nest of threads, but wouldn’t it be better … Read More...

Su from Vively Online used scraps of knit fabric left over from a dress she made to cover a box of tissue.  Find out how she did it in this tutorial. 

[tags]sewing, tutorial, knit, tissue, cover[/tags]

Sewing Hope is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide opportunities for women in Africa to earn income from sewing.  Gorgeous Things blog posts an interview with Sewing Hope’s director, Tara Hawk.  Read Gorgeous Things’ interview to find out … Read More...

Vegbee from Just Tutes has a great idea for repurposing button down shirts.  She strip-pieced them together and made a circle skirt.  Want to make one of your own?  Get the tutorial. (This link is for Pt. 1 of … Read More...

Give your living room a spring facelift by making new covers for your throw pillows.  Craftynest shows how to make zippered covers for your pillows.  Get the tutorial.

[tags]sewing, tutorial, pillow, cover, decorating[/tags]

A couple of scraps of fabric and a bit of elastic are all you need to make this stylish fabric headband.  //Between the lines// shows you how.  Now you have no excuse for a bad hair day!  Get the tutorial… Read More...

Two Straight Lines made this bunny toss game from felt.  I love the stylized bunnies!!  Read more about her project.

[via One Crafty Place]

[tags]sewing, bunny, toss, game, rabbit[/tags]

Look at the new Rainbow Garden fabric line by Prints Charming!  I love the bold colors and the graphic prints.  You can see the full line at the Prints Charming online shop, or at Marcus Fabrics website.

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So you’ve cut off your jeans for spring.  The resulting shorts are oh, so cute… but what to do with that bit of fabric you cut off the bottom?  Make a purse, of course!  Get the tutorial from Fairy Child … Read More...

Think of all the fun Easter games you could play with these giant jelly beans.  The Purl Bee shows how to make them.  She makes them from wool felt, but I suspect you could  make them out of any brightly  … Read More...

Got an ugly rip in the upholstery of your couch?  You could slipcover it, but that’s expensive.  Or you could replace the whole thing, but that’s even more expensive.  OR, you could just mend the rip, the least expensive option … Read More...

Move over, McGyver!  Crafty Gal shows how to make this backpack using four placemats and two neckties.  Get the tutorial.

[via Dollar Store Crafts]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, placemat, necktie[/tags]

A contrast band is a great way to finish off the hem a skirt.  The little pop of color adds interest and kicks the design up a few notches.  Just Deanna shows how to achieve this hem.  Get the tutorial… Read More...

To celebrate the release of their new Lulu line, the Sisters Gulassa are have a giveaway.  Up for grabs is a fat quarter kit from the new collection.  Get the details from their post on SistersGulassa blog.  You can purchase … Read More...

Iron-on vinyl is the secret to make this wipe-clean baby bib.  Homemade by Jill shows you how.  *mentally adding iron-on vinyl to my notions hoarding list*  Get the tutorial.

Looking for more baby Bib patterns? Check these sewing patterns … Read More...

Add a spring flair to your jacket or purse with this frayed fabric flower brooch.  Maize in Montana shows how to make one.  Get the tutorial.

[via Wardrobe Redesign]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, flower, brooch, fabric[/tags]